Job Posting for MEDICAL COUNSELOR (Dix Hills) at Lifes WORC
The pay rate range for this position is $18.75 - $20.15 per hour depending on years of prior experience with NYS OPWDD programs.
This shift is 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 7am - 3pm)
Life's WORC offers a great benefits package, including:
Very affordable health and dental insurance
Company Matching 403(b) program
Generous Paid Time Off policy
Tuition and text book reimbursement
regular incremental bonuses
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Prior experience working with persons with developmental disabilities
Minimum six months’ experience with Life’s WORC or similar agency in capacity of Support Counselor or in another health related field
Valid Driver’s License required
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE;
Accompany and advocate for the people we support on medical/dental appointments and emergency room visits
Schedule all medical appointment in coordination with the Nurse and Management team
Maintenance of a medical appointment calendar in coordination with the Nurse and Manager
Meets with the Nurse and Management team daily/as needed weekly to coordinate information brought to and from appointments
Provide ongoing protective oversight to the people we support
Provide assistance and instruction to each person we support in basic activities of daily living
Provide training and support for each person we support in accordance with the individual program plan
Lifting is required which may include 2-person transfer, laundry, groceries, etc.
Mandated reporter required to cooperate with any and all investigations.
Perform daily check of medication and supplies
Successful completion and maintenance of all certifications (AMAP, SCIP, CPR)
Scheduling flexibility as needed; may be required to work beyond the scheduled shift
Drive agency vans that are equipped with GPS monitoring systems and demonstrate safe driving practices; Ensure cleanliness of vehicles; Maintain vehicle logs (driver is responsible for any/all tickets)
About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Lifnces and lifts.e’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.
Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.
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